April Kenoly
Oakland, CA *****
********@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/akenoly
Career Highlights
• Focused professional with a track record of top-level performance and consistent achievement of aggressive business goals.
• Demonstrated diligent planning and organization skills in managing priorities.
• Positive team contributor with the ability to create business improvement strategies.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, Business Objects, Crystal Reports, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Sage, SAP, Taleo, Step Stone, Access, Lotus Notes, Step-Stone, Brass Ring, Avature.
Employment History
First Degree Executive Search Plano, TX (11/2007-Current)
Owner/Consultant Recruiter (Accounting and Finance, Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing)
• Worked with previous clients to help fill their most niche positions
• Developed all sales contacts via cold calling and internet based search methods
• Managed a group of 5 employees
• Developed stronger networking relationships with clients via LinkedIn, Facebook etc.
• Successfully screened mid to senior level candidates passively looking for an opportunity.
• Managed multiple accounts (i.e. running a full desk)
• Filled open requisitions with various clients within DFW and abroad
Consulting Opportunities:
Fortune 500 Staffing Company Frisco, TX (2/2011-8/2011)
Contract Recruiter (Engineering, Manufacturing)
• Maintained 25+ requisitions at any given point of time ranging from Engineer to Human Resource Manager
• Conducted mid to senior level searches for several plants in the United States as well as Canada
• Coordinated with the client on scheduling candidates for interviews
• Worked with 3rd Party Headhunters on specific requisitions on Bounty Jobs
• Conducted string searches, LinkedIn Boolean searches for harder to fill positions
• Hired on average of 12-15 employees
• Converted contractors to exempt employees
Fortune 1000 Health Care Company Dallas, TX (09/2009-03/2010)
Contract Recruiter (Accounting and Finance, Technology, Healthcare)
• Increased original staff from 85 to 150 during my tenure
• Implemented Taleo ATS
• Responsible for all recruiting efforts in areas such as IT, accounting, office support, LVN, RN, PT, ST and OT staff.
• Coordinated the On boarding process for all new hires, including preparation of offer letters, new hire orientations and scheduling training with various departments
• Process terminations, including exit interviews, separation paperwork and coordinating with various departments for the departure
• Assist with generalist duties such as Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, FSA, HSA, 401k, COBRA and transit/parking reimbursements
• Respond to employee, retiree, vendor and broker inquiries on various benefit issues
• First point of contact for all employee relations issues
Kaizen Staffing Walnut Creek, CA (08/2006-11/2007)
Sr. Recruiter (Accounting and Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering)
• Consistently on target for performance goals
• Self motivated to increase sales and exceed goals
• Worked on full recruiting life cycle
• Successfully brought in high level clients i.e.; Yahoo! Inc, Business Objects
• Corresponding with clients on a weekly basis to continuously update them on candidates or getting feedback from interviews.
• Regular client visits.
Wells Fargo Bank Concord, CA (7/2004-08/2006)
Recruiter (Call center, Retail Banking, Retail)
• Conduct searches for key executive and senior management positions within the banking industry.
• Responsibilities included; development of target-company lists, formation of search strategy, phone screening of potential candidates, candidate selection, interviews, client management, and final placement.
• Maintain daily contact with Wells Fargo consultants in multiple locations regarding active searches.
• Identified marketable candidates through a variety of methods; including client/candidate referrals, advertising, and targeted recruitment
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS:
Walden University
Bachelor of Science: Business Management 2011 (Pursuing)
SHRM
PHR Certification Currently Pursuing
Affiliations
SHRM 2008
Dallas Blue Executives 2008
References
Available upon request